ENGH 684: Proseminar in Poetry

ENGH 684-001: Poetry Planet
(Fall 2018)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M

Peterson Hall 2411

Section Information for Fall 2018

Poetry Planet is an umbrella course. The course aims to model "writerly reading" and research as well as to provide a resourceful and supportive community.  The challenge of the exam is first to form a group of poet's oeuvre, both by reading the work itself and relevant criticism, while remaining loyal to close reading and the impact of the poetry on you, the poet.  It is expected that each of you finish the semester with your list of 20 poets and a working rationale.  You will be required to read 5 of your poets on your list and work on corresponding notebooks and anthology entries for each of the poets.

You will be encouraged to form study groups with classmates.  Our primary means of sharing and documenting our collective findings will be a class wiki.

Throughout the semester, additionally, we will tour the Mason library and learn about the library resources, host third years students to hear about their exam experience, finalize a committee, and practice answering exam questions.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

For students working on independent reading and research in poetry. Designed for students preparing to take the MFA reading exam in poetry but open to others with comparable reading projects in poetry. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

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